Location: Putney Town Rowing Club, London

Salary: £25 per hour, depending on experience

Type: Part-Time,  Weekend mornings 

About Putney Town Rowing Club:

Putney Town Rowing Club is a well-established and vibrant rowing club dedicated to fostering a love for rowing and building a supportive community. 

Do you have a passion for masters coaching? We are seeking an experienced and motivated coach to deliver land and water sessions for our Masters Women’s racing squad. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a committed and friendly squad, helping them achieve their rowing goals. You will be driving the squad towards performing at our key racing events throughout the winter (pairs, fours and masters head) and summer (British Rowing Masters Championships and Henley Masters) as well as other local events. You will be supported by the squad coordinators to help with the admin of the squad.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver structured and engaging coaching sessions:
• Saturday mornings (two 2-hour sessions)
• Sunday mornings (one 2-hour session)
• One weekday evening session
• Provide technical guidance and support to improve crew performance.
• Work collaboratively with other supporting coaches to plan sessions aligned with the squad’s training and racing objectives.

• Develop and oversee the squad’s annual land training programme, aligning training with racing objectives throughout the season.
• Work collaboratively with the squad coordinators and coaches from other squads to ensure alignment to the club development plan.
• Lead fair and transparent crew selection in accordance with the club’s published selection policy.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and motivating environment for the crew.
• Ensure safe navigation and adherence to Tideway-specific rowing rules.

You’ll be supported by an experienced Captain, dedicated squad coordinators and a wider coaching team, allowing you to focus on coaching activities rather than a lot of administration.

Requirements

• Proven experience coaching rowing, preferably at the Masters or senior level.
• Strong technical knowledge of rowing and sculling techniques.
• Awareness of safety practices on tidal rivers (Tideway-specific knowledge preferred).
• UKCC Level 2 Rowing Coach qualification (or equivalent) is desirable and current safeguarding/first aid (or willingness to obtain)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for helping masters athletes achieve their potential.
• Ability to inspire and motivate adult athletes.
• Experience coaching both sweep rowing and sculling (if applicable).

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your coaching experience and approach to [email protected].

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submission is encouraged.

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